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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Turkey

    Southwest Sweet Potato & Turkey Bowl

    Published: Oct 18, 2017 · Modified: Feb 22, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

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    Southwest Sweet Potato and Turkey Bowls are a healthy and delicious dinner! Sweet Potatoes and Ground Turkey are seasoned with southwest spices and mixed with corn and black beans. Serve it all over rice or quinoa and top with diced tomatoes, cilantro and a chili lime crema.

    southwest ground turkey bowl with sweet potatoes
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    1 Ingredients
    2 Step by Step Picture Instructions
    3 Variations
    4 Related Recipes
    5 Southwest Sweet Potato & Turkey Bowl

    Ingredients

    There is a longer list of ingredients for this recipe, however they are all easy to find ingredients.. and honestly you might have the majority of them in your kitchen already!

    Sweet Potato & Turkey Bowls

    ingredients for southwest turkey bowl

    Rice or Quinoa– Serve this over white or brown rice, or make a Mexican Rice (or Instant Pot Mexican Rice), or Quinoa.

    Chili Lime Crema

    ingredients for chili lime crema

    Step by Step Picture Instructions

    Start with a large skillet (that has a lid), over medium heat. Add the water and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the peeled and diced sweet potatoes.

    Cook them for 15 minutes, slightly covered for the first 10 minutes. They will steam and soften the first 10 minutes, and then sauté and brown for the final 5 minutes.

    cubed sweet potatoes in a skillet

    Remove them from the skillet to a plate and set aside.

    Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the now empty pan and saute/brown the turkey for about 5 minutes. If it released a lot of grease/juice, drain before moving on.

    Add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan and sauté for another 5 minutes.

    ground turkey, peppers and onions in a skillet

    Then add back in the sweet potatoes, all seasonings, the corn and black beans. Give it a good stir to coat with the seasonings. Let the frozen corn warm through, about 2 minute.

    • turkey, corn, black beans and spices in a skillet

    In a small bowl make the chili lime crema. Whisk together the sour cream, water, lime juice and all the seasonings.

    a measuring cup with chili lime crema

    Assembly

    To assemble your bowls lay down a layer or rice or quinoa in a bowl, top with some of the turkey/sweet potato mixture, drizzle with a generous amount of chili lime crema, then finish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.

    Other toppings that are great on these bowls are guacamole, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, salsa, pickled jalapenos, green onions, or queso fresco!

    two turkey rice bowls

    Variations

    One great thing about this dinner is that it’s easily modified to suit your family’s preferences OR to what you have in your kitchen. Here are a few ideas to try:

    • Use ground beef instead of ground turkey.
    • Sub in pinto beans for black beans, or use both if you really love beans.
    • Add fresh chopped jalapenos for a little kick. Add them in when you sauté the turkey/onions/garlic/peppers.
    • Make it meatless and take out the turkey all together.
    • If sweet potatoes aren’t your jam, leave them out and increase the beans and corn.
    • Top the bowl with a little guacamole or chopped fresh avocado.
    • Add a 4oz can of chopped green chilies to add another layer of flavor. Add them in when you sauté the turkey/onions/garlic/peppers.
    • Omit the rice and serve as a salad over lettuce tossed with your favorite southwest dressing or salsa.
    • Wrap it up in a tortilla for a sweet potato and turkey burrito.

    Related Recipes

    • Veggie Enchiladas with Chile Lime Crema
    • Simple Pico de Gallo
    • Guacamole
    • Beef Sausage & Veggies with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette
    ground turkey and sweet potato bowl

    Southwest Sweet Potato & Turkey Bowl

    Ground turkey and sweet potatoes are mixed with corn and black beans and coated in a delicious southwest spice mix. All served over rice or quinoa and drizzled with the most amazing chili lime crema.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 5 bowls
    Calories: 998kcal
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Large skillet with a lid

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled, ½ inch dice (about 2 medium sized sweet potatoes)
    • ½ cup Water
    • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
    • 1 lb Ground Turkey I use 93% lean
    • ½ cup Onion diced
    • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced (any color)
    • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
    • ½ cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup Corn frozen or canned
    • 1 teaspoon each: kosher salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano
    • ½ teaspoon each: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika

    Chili Lime Crema

    • ½ cup sour cream (or Plain Greek Yogurt)
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
    • ¼ teaspoon each: kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder

    Serving

    • Fresh Tomato diced
    • Fresh Cilantro chopped
    • 5 cups Rice or Quinoa
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    Instructions

    • In a skillet that has a lid, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoon of oil and ½ cup water. Pour in the sweet potatoes. Prop the lid on the skillet so it has some venting. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and then sauté for another 5 minutes.
      The potatoes should be slightly browned and fork tender at this point.
      Remove to a plate and set aside.
    • To the now empty skillet add 1 tablespoon of oil and the ground turkey. Sauté over medium heat, crumbling, for about 5 minutes.
      If your turkey releases a lot of juice or grease, drain before moving on.
    • Add the onions, peppers and garlic to the turkey and sauté another 5 minutes.
    • Now add the sweet potatoes, all the seasonings, corn, and black beans to the turkey/pepper mixture. Warm through for 2 minutes.
    • Meanwhile whisk together all the ingredients for the chili lime crema. Set aside.

    Serving

    • In a large bowl lay down 1 cup of rice or quinoa, top with they sweet potato turkey mixture, drizzle on a generous amount of chili lime crema, and finish with a sprinkle of tomatoes and cilantro.
      Enjoy!

    Notes:

    Some Awesome Variations on this recipe: 
    • Use ground beef instead of ground turkey.
    • Sub in pinto beans for black beans, or use both if you really love beans.
    • Add fresh chopped jalapenos for a little kick. Add them in when you sauté the turkey/onions/garlic/peppers.
    • Make it meatless and take out the turkey all together.
    • If sweet potatoes aren’t your jam, leave them out and increase the beans and corn.
    • Top the bowl with a little guacamole or chopped fresh avocado.
    • Add a 4oz can of chopped green chilies to add another layer of flavor. Add them in when you sauté the turkey/onions/garlic/peppers.
    • Omit the rice and serve as a salad over lettuce tossed with your favorite southwest dressing or salsa.
    • Wrap it up in a tortilla for a sweet potato and turkey burrito.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 998kcal | Carbohydrates: 171g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8690IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg

    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Melissa

      September 11, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      I’m thinking of adding canned diced tomatoes as well… thoughts?

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      • Susie Weinrich

        September 12, 2022 at 8:52 am

        Do it! Just drain them first.

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    2. Joan Rude

      October 21, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. It will be one of my “go to” recipes. This is definitely comfort food and it has wonderful flavor.

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      • Susie

        October 22, 2017 at 1:28 am

        YEAH!!!! We love it at our house too : )

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    3. Joan Rude

      October 20, 2017 at 1:58 am

      Definitely trying this tomorrow night. It looks like Thanksgiving in a bowl. What a delicious combination of flavors. Thanks!

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      • Susie

        October 22, 2017 at 1:27 am

        Im so glad you are trying it!

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